Ollie Watkins is ‘gutted’ that Aston Villa have rejected Arsenal’s advances for him as he still wants a move to Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal submitted a bid of around £40 million (€48.2m , $49.5m) for the England international last week but that was quickly rebuffed by Villa.
With fellow striker Jhon Duran being sold to Saudi Pro League team Al-Nassr over the weekend for a fee worth up to £71m (€85.5m , $87.7m), Watkins’ importance at Villa has only increased.
While Donyell Malen joined from Borussia Dortmund last month, he can not lead Villa’s attack in the way Watkins can; making him practically indispensable at present.
With hours of the transfer window remaining,Watkins, who grew up supporting the Gunners, still wants to join Arsenal and is ‘absolutely gutted’ about Villa not letting him leave.
As our sources previously revealed, Arsenal are considering a late bid for the 29-year-old, who fears the north London outfit may end their interest in him this summer.
